Screening

Procedure/test	What it does	Starting at age:	How often	Date performed/results:
Mammogram	Checks for breast cancer	40 (or earlier with certain risk factors)	Every 1 to 2 years, depending on risk
Doctor's breast exam	May detect breast cancers missed by mammography	20	Annually; Every three years for women 20-40

Procedure/test	What it does	Starting at age:	How often	Date performed/results:
Pap smear and pelvic exam	Checks for cervical cancer	21	Every three years. Women older than 65 may be able to stop testing if your doctor says you're low risk.	-
HPV DNA test and pelvic exam	HPV is a virus that is known to cause cervical cancer	30	The PAP every three years and HPV every five years until age 65, or as recommended by your doctor. Women older than 65 may be able to stop testing if your doctor says you're low risk.	-
Pap smear plus HPV DNA test and pelvic exam	Some experts recommend as more precise means to check for cervical cancer	30	Every five years until age 65, or as recommended by your doctor. Women older than 65 may be able to stop testing if your doctor says you're low risk.

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